Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 21
International retailers continue to find market climes and consumer
engagement favourable in Canada, leading to further openings
north of the border.
BY CRAIG PATTERSON
OVER the past several years, a considerable number of international brands have entered
Canada by opening freestanding stores. 2016 was certainly no exception, with a number of
exciting store openings ranging from small boutiques to department store retailers.
The following is a list of 21 international brands that opened their first freestanding stores
in Canada in 2016 to help enhance Canada's already vibrant and colourful retail landscape.
Azadi Jewellery
First Canadian store opening: December at Toronto's CF Shops at Don Mills.
The 1,000 square-foot boutique features an ornate
interior of gold, marble and red carpets, and carries
unique jewellery designs ranging from under $50
to over $20,000. The Dubai-based retailer is looking to expand into other centres and markets as it
continues to gain brand awareness.
Carrera y Carrera
First Canadian store opening: January in Toronto.
The Spanish luxury jeweller's jewel-box-like store is located
on quaint Old York Lane. Founded in 1885 in Madrid, some of
Carrera y Carrera's pieces are priced well into the thousands.
Christian Louboutin
First Canadian store opening: August in Toronto's Yorkville.
There was considerable excitement when the Parisbased luxury footwear brand opened its two-level space
featuring women's shoes and accessories on the ground
floor, with a dramatic staircase leading upstairs to the
brand's men's offerings.
Deciem
First Canadian store opening:
July in Toronto.
The self-proclaimed "Abnormal Beauty Company" currently
has four, and will soon have five
locations in the GTA. While
Deciem is technically now a
Toronto-based brand, its roots
are from the U.K.-founded by
quirky Brandon Truaxe in 2013,
the brand is now carried in over
20,000 stores in 18 countries.
Christofle
First Canadian store opening:
December in Montreal.
The Parisian luxury brand,
known especially for its flatware
and tableware, opened a beautiful
store that features unique
honeycomb-inspired display
cases on its walls, containing fine
home goods in crystal and silver.
The brand will look to carefully
expand into other Canadian
markets as opportunities present.
Saks Fifth Avenue: one of many international entrants in 2016.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017
Publisher’s Desk
Retail Currents
Under the Banner
Retail: At Issue
The Finalists Are
Launching Strellson's North American Expansion
Entering the Great White North
Food for Thought for Canadian Grocers
A Real Mouthful
Curating the Grocery Experience
Breaking the Chain
Van Stolk Takes Retail to the Last Frontier
Advertiser’s Index
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - intro
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - cover1
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - cover2
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 3
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Publisher’s Desk
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 5
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Retail Currents
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 7
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 8
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Under the Banner
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Retail: At Issue
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 11
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 12
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 13
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - The Finalists Are
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 15
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Launching Strellson's North American Expansion
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 17
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 18
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 19
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Entering the Great White North
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 21
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 22
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 23
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Food for Thought for Canadian Grocers
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 25
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 26
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 27
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - A Real Mouthful
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 29
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 30
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 31
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Curating the Grocery Experience
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Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 34
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Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 38
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 39
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Breaking the Chain
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Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 42
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Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 44
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 45
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Van Stolk Takes Retail to the Last Frontier
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Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 48
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - 49
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - Advertiser’s Index
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - cover3
Canadian Retailer - Spring 2017 - cover4
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